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NEWS | July 31, 2020

Logistics Management: Use Containers for Unserviceable Returns


Aviation ground support and common aircraft components are being returned without their containers. Returning these parts without the containers increases repair turnaround time.  And they can damage the part. Either of those can lead to a higher overall cost.Not sure which parts go with which containers?

Check out the chart below (to view table fully, you may need to turn your smart phone sideways or click Print above to view full screen):
  
NSN Item Type of Repair Effort Container NSN/Info PN/Part Info Type of Container Notes
6610-01-176-9314 Altimeter encoder Commercial 8110-00-254-5722 MS27684-2 Green metal drum Multi-purpose
6610-00-134-5625 Altimeter encoder Commercial 8110-00-254-5722 MS27683-2 Green metal drum Multi-purpose
6610-01-091-3701 Altimeter pressure Commercial 8145-00-301-2987 13414-017 White modular Multi-purpose
6610-01-091-3702 Altimeter pressure Commercial 8145-00-301-2987 13414-017 White modular Multi-purpose
2920-01-471-0888 Alternating generator Commercial 8110-00-866-1728 MS276883-7 Green metal drum Multi-purpose
2920-01-471-0887 Engine regulator (GCU) Commercial 8145-00-522-6907 13414-033 White modular Multi-purpose
2920-01-180-0453 Starter elec Commercial 8145-00-553-1539 13414-025 White modular Multi-purpose
4320-01-567-3918 Hydraulic pump Commercial 8145-00-449-8427 FP 8115010083645 Fast pack Fiberboard
4320-01-567-3918 Hydraulic pump Depot (LEAD) 8145-00-449-8427 FP 8115010083645 Fast pack Fiberboard
2835-01-180-0452 AGPU engine Temporary Piggyback LEAD 8145-01-460-9393 SPI AHX1800452 Green metal CNTR Special design
2835-01-180-0452 AGPU engine Commercial 8145-01-460-9393 SPI AHX1800452 Green metal CNTR Special design
4920-01-533-1132 Dynamometer Commercial 8145-01-232-8939 CAGE: 05259 Vendor container Special design
4920-01-582-1275 Dynamometer Commercial 8145-01-232-8939 CAGE: 05259 Vendor container Special design
4920-01-538-6606 Dynamometer Commercial 8145-01-232-8939 CAGE: 05259 Vendor container Special design
2910-01-225-3966 Fuel control Commercial 8110-00-254-5722 MS-27684-2 Green metal drum Multi-purpose
6225-01-325-3390 Data display Commercial 8115-00-516-0251 FP - no NSN listed Fiberboard Consumable
6695-01-325-3391 Control recorder Commercial ED Box ASTM D5118 Box Fiberboard Consumable
6650-01-664-8139 Borescope Commercial No NSN PN 816632 Carrying case
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